At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and support a proactive risk management culture.
- Company: Join a global professional services firm with a respected legal practice.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, generous annual leave, healthcare cash plans, and wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a highly regarded legal practice.
- Why this job: Influence compliance strategy and work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE and 2+ years as a COLP.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) to join the legal arm of a global professional services firm. This is a key role within a boutique SRA-regulated law firm, supporting a private client practice specialising in areas including wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney and wider private client matters. The successful candidate will take ownership of the firm’s regulatory compliance framework, ensuring ongoing adherence to the SRA Standards and Regulations and supporting a strong culture of risk management and best practice.
The Role:
- Maintaining compliance with the firm’s SRA authorisation requirements and regulatory obligations
- Monitoring compliance across the business and advising managers, employees and stakeholders on regulatory matters
- Identifying, managing and escalating potential breaches or areas of regulatory risk
- Providing guidance on SRA Standards and Regulations and supporting continuous improvement of compliance processes
- Reporting relevant matters to the SRA where required
- Working closely with senior leadership and the wider business to embed a proactive compliance culture
About You:
- Qualified solicitor status with 5+ years PQE gained within an SRA-regulated law firm
- Previous experience acting as a COLP for at least 2 years
- Strong knowledge of the SRA Standards and Regulations and law firm compliance requirements
- The confidence to advise and challenge at Board and senior management level
- Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously
What's in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded global professional services organisation, working within a specialist legal practice where compliance is well respected. You will have the opportunity to influence compliance strategy, work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in maintaining the firm’s regulatory standards. Hybrid working, generous annual leave, health care cash plans, and wellbeing perks are also included.
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